# Sub-categories first in Composer category selector

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/sub-categories-first-in-composer-category-selector/288756>\
**Category:** Development\
**Created:** [December 15, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sub-categories-first-in-composer-category-selector/288756 "2023-12-15T01:55:57Z")\
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Our users select the relevant category in the Topic Composer based on the subcategory - meaning they have to remember the category the subcategory they want to use is under in order to find it.

Is it possible to change how categories are show in the category selector so the sub category and category swap places (with sub category being first) ?

For example - a user wants to post a topic about Governance. Ideally, the Category drop-down shows ‘Governance - Admin’ (and the list is ordered by sub category)

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/a/0/1/a015aac89c43ee359811a8c6e1b4dae0e930bc8d.png)

And when selected, it’s shown as ‘Governance - Admin’ on the composer.

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/b/9/9/b9921de198e2281f3f694db3d99d94a8a2413ab2.png)

Thanks

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